How is the Miami skyline responding to the Ukraine-Russia war? Take a look
Miami’s skyline lit up in blue and yellow Monday in solidarity with Ukraine as the country continues to fight against Russia’s invasion.
Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower, the historic courthouse, PortMiami and the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter, all in downtown Miami, were bathed in blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine’s flag, on Monday night.
Miami-Dade County says some of the places, such as PortMiami terminals, will continue to light up at night for the rest of the week.
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The landmarks join others across the world that have lit up in a show of support for Ukraine, including the Empire State Building in New York City, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome. In South Florida, which has a Ukrainian and Russian population, hundreds of people gathered last week along U.S. 1 near Hallandale Beach City Hall to protest the Russian attacks.
“Miami-Dade County will shine in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to show our solidarity with all those suffering and living in fear due to Russia’s unprovoked attacks,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement. “Our County is a community of families who fled in search of a better life, peace, and democracy — and we are ready to stand with the Ukrainian people. We encourage everyone to join this global effort and call for peace.”
Miami’s skyline has lit up in solidarity before. In July, the Paramount Miami Worldcenter, 851 NE First Ave., lit up with hundreds of fluttering flags and the words, “One World, One Prayer,” for the Surfside building collapse victims. It also lit up with the Cuban flag and the words “Libertad” and “Freedom” in solidarity with protesters in Cuba who were calling for freedom.
